Intern - Game Designer

Job Description

Game Designer Intern

Contract: Temporary Full-Time - 12 months

Location: Manchester

Work Model: Hybrid

Electronic Arts Inc. is a global leader in interactive entertainment.

We exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. Our mission is to attract and grow a more diverse employee base through the cultivation of our early talent pipeline to shape EA's teams, culture and products. Within Europe, we create an overall enriching experience, empowering interns and graduates with the sense that 'EA is where I want to be'.

The Challenge Ahead

Playdemic
- Acquired by EA in 2021, Playdemic is home to the top 10 grossing, BAFTA-winning mobile smash – Golf Clash. Having opened at the beginning of 2020, our award-winning, bespoke studio space offers conventional desk space as well as indulgent breakout areas, meeting rooms and alternative workspaces. The office has been ridgeline-designed to create an environment that encourages and allows our team to do their very best work.

Responsibilities:
• Assist the Design team with creation of concepts for new feature and system designs
• Pitch concepts to design team, and assist in ideation for concepts provided by other designers
• Assist in the balancing of existing gameplay content
• Input and maintain data for new and existing Live Op content

Qualifications:
• You are currently studying at a university/vocational school that has a planned internship period (not a graduate).
• You are available to commence a full-time, 12 month placement in July 2025.
• You are located and eligible to work in Manchester, UK without the need for visa/relocation support

Desired Skills:
• An interest in mobile games, and understanding of the free to play genre
• A strong work ethic to keep up with the pace of live game development
• Basic understanding of game databases and tools (e.g. Excel)
• A keen interest in game systems and balancing
• Strong communication skills

Take your career to the next level - apply now!

Submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter in English which explains why you would like to complete your internship with Electronic Arts and what interests you in this specific role.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwkqzk-13-58-191-60-42 in your application.